Question 6
Moses and the ExodusIn his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the
- A.Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.
- B.Egyptian soldiers to bring every Israelite baby boy to the palace.
- C.second in-command to ensure a total destruction of the Hebrews.
- D.Egyptian midwives to kill every Israelite child.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.)
Explanation
Pharaoh told the Hebrew midwives to kill every son at birth (Exodus 1:15-16).